LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 20, 2021

TO:
Honorable Paul Bettencourt, Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government
 
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB3340 by Swanson (Relating to the appeal of certain orders regarding dangerous dogs.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to provide that any order to destroy a dog is stayed for a period of 10 calendar days from the date the order is issued, during which period the dog's owner may file a notice of appeal.

According to the Office of Court Administration (OCA), no significant fiscal impact to the State court system is anticipated.

Local Government Impact

According to OCA, no significant fiscal impact to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Admin
LBB Staff:
JMc, AF, DPE, SLE, CMA